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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,702.62, 10,052.57 and 2,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,702.62, 10,052.57 and 2,541.20 is: 3,811.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,702.62 : 10,052.57 = 2,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,702.62/10,052.57 = 2,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,702.62x = 10,052.57 × 2,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,702.62x = 25,545,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,545,590.88/6,702.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.28

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